October 28, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Taijul Islam 'fully prepared' to take up Bangladesh's Test captaincy

Taijul Islam asserted that he is ready to take up Bangladesh's Test captaincy after Najmul Hossain Shanto is set to step down from the role. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants set to retain Pooran, Mayank and Bishnoi

Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, and Ravi Bishnoi are the three players Lucknow Super Giants are set to retain ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. (READ MORE)

3. ‘My competitive attitude is very similar to Australia's’ - Harshit Rana after call-up for BGT 2024-25

Harshit Rana said that he is proud to be a part of India's squad for the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. (READ MORE)

4. 'Form of most premier batter is definitely a concern' - MSK Prasad on Virat Kohli's form slump ahead of BGT 2024-25

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad said that Virat Kohli's dip in form is a concern but backed him to turn things around in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (READ MORE)

5. Don't think Josh Inglis would be opening for Australia in BGT 2024-25: Australia's chief selector George Bailey

George Bailey ruled out the possibility of Australia opening the batting with Josh Inglis in the five-match Test series against India. (READ MORE)

6. Reports: Fakhar Zaman pondering retirement after central contract snub by PCB

According to reports, Fakhar Zaman isn't pleased with how he was ignored by the PCB when they announced the central contracts list. (READ MORE)

7. Rohit Sharma is a great leader, it's not just about winning and losing: Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan backed Rohit Sharma to come back strongly amid the criticism being hurled out at the Mumbai batter after India's series defeat to New Zealand. (READ MORE)

8. Jason Gillespie to be Pakistan's coach for white-ball tour of Australia after Gary Kirsten's resignation

Jason Gillespie will take over from Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's coach on their white-ball tour of Australia next month. (READ MORE)

9. 'Go back to domestic cricket' - Dinesh Karthik's advice to Virat Kohli amid Test struggles

Dinesh Karthik suggested that Virat Kohli should return to domestic cricket as his struggles against spinners in Test cricket continue. (READ MORE)

10. VVS Laxman set to be India’s head coach for South Africa tour

NCA chief VVS Laxman will take charge as head coach of the Indian team on the T20I tour of South Africa next month. (READ MORE)